similar to a 24 hour fruit salad. I only had rainbow colored mini marshmallows and used those. Used 2 gala apples and 20 oz. pineapple tidbits. Apples sliced thin w/skin on for added color. Looked pretty; confetti color. I would not suggest using a tart apple such as granny smith; feel it would be too sour. The salad needed 'something'. Made the caramel sauce from 'bananas in caramel sauce' by Sarah Hand from this site and that brought it up to snuff. Salad itself was a bit boring without. Layered salad with sauce and also drizzled over top with a few more peanuts.
I love this recipe too! - for those looking for "something" that might be missing -- try using cider vinegar instead of white...... it gives the salad a little oommph.
This was good but I agree with TUNISIANSWIFE it needed "something". I think it was lacking the caramel flavor as well. On purpose I used rainbow marshmallows as that is how my Grandmother used to make this dish. I didn't have spanish peanuts and used Virginia dry roasted instead. Thanks.
This is so very yummy! I cut my pineapple chunks smaller so they weren't bigger than the apple chunks wanted to keep them about the same size. I also added an extra apple (red delicious) and left the peels on all of them to add some color. With the red green and white colors it would be a pretty salad for Christmas. I left out the peanuts since I'm bringing it to a friends who has allergies but will try it with the peanuts next time. Also this is a taffy apple salad not a caramel apple salad. UPDATE Had it with lightly salted cocktail peanuts this time and it's 10 times better than without.
This was so good. Definitely a keeper. Also two minor changes. 20 oz can of pineapple tidbits and walnuts instead of peanuts.
This was the recipe I was searching for! Very tasty but I especially like it because it's light & refreshing. Perfect for a summer cook-out. Also very convenient because the ingredients are all things you would probably have on hand. (I used crushed pineapple and made it without the nuts - my kids won't eat them.) A great recipe. Thanks Jeanne!
This is a good recipe however I cut up about 3 whole snickers bar or use more if you like. It gives the carmel flavor your looking for.
This was the best salad I ever had. It was so good. But Im thinking next time of decorating it with carmal.
Good recipe mine got a bit too liquified since all I had on hand was crushed pineapple I wont make that same mistake again! I used one granny smith and one red delicious. The combo made for a nice tart and sweet crunch. I also didint peel the apples it added a nice color to an otherwise white and bland looking salad! Will make again
